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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.36 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.36 and 219.55 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.36 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.36 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.36 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 70,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,771.43/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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